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Sister Victor Chang
Maria Teresa Bui was born in Kubulau, Bua, Fiji, on 10 October, 1937. Teresa, as she was called, was the daughter of Fong Chang Lee, a Buddhist and follower of Taoism who came from Chungsan Province in southern China, and Teresia Ralongaqato, a strong Catholic, from Natokalau village, in Kubulau, Bua.
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Sister Patricia Kraus
Mary Patricia Kraus was born in Wellington on 21 August 1927. Her parents were William and Ellie Kraus. Patricia was the eldest of four children, followed by Suzanne (Sister of Mercy), Bill and Helen.
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Sister Alexis
Mary Catherine Heagney was born on 31 May, 1913 in Dublin, Ireland. She came to New Zealand with her family at the end of May, 1921, so she was old enough to retain clear memories of her early childhood in Ireland. Her brothers, Father Pat and John and her sister Theresa were also born there, while Margaret and Michael were born in Whanganui where the family settled.